anti-semitism

Corbyn to run as independent in UK election

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Corbyn to run as independent in UK election

Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of Britain’s Labour Party, announced he will run as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election on July 4. Labour suspended Corbyn in 2020 due to handling of anti-Semitism complaints. Despite not being included in the shortlist for candidates for his Islington North seat, Corbyn decided to run independently, stating that members of Islington North Labour were denied the right to choose a candidate.

What colour is the revolution?

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What colour is the revolution?

The fact described in the text is that three European countries – Spain, Norway, and Ireland – have announced their recognition of the State of Palestine.

California university cancels Muslim valedictorian’s speech, citing safety concerns

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California university cancels Muslim valedictorian’s speech, citing safety concerns

The University of Southern California canceled the valedictorian speech of Muslim student Asna Tabassum due to safety concerns and tensions surrounding the Middle East conflict. USC Provost Andrew Guzman stated that the decision was made to protect campus security, as discussions about the valedictorian selection had become alarming. Tabassum challenged the university’s rationale, questioning if the decision was solely based on safety. USC faced opposition from groups like Trojans for Israel and We Are Tov, who called for Tabassum’s removal as commencement speaker, citing her social media profile and past views on Palestine and Israel. Tabassum’s invitation to speak was withdrawn without USC reviewing her speech, leading to criticism and calls for her reinstatement from groups like the Council on American Islamic Relations.

Attack on Diane Abbott was definitely racist

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Attack on Diane Abbott was definitely racist

Diane Abbott, the first black woman elected to the British parliament in 1987 as Labour MP for Hackney North in London, was at the center of controversy involving racism and anti-semitism. She is known for her appearances on the BBC’s late-night politics show This Week alongside former Conservative defence minister, Michael Portillo, from 2003 to 2019. A businessman named Frank Hester made racist and misogynistic remarks against her in 2019, which recently dominated UK political discourse. Prime Minister Sunak eventually acknowledged the remarks as racist. Abbott currently sits in parliament as an independent after being suspended from the parliamentary Labour Party last year for alleged antisemitism, following a letter she wrote to the Observer newspaper.